Have a great Spring Break!!

Dear Cascade Families,

We sincerely hope that you all have a restful and fun-filled Spring Break!

See you on Monday, March 31!

Go Ramblers!

A huge congratulations to our 4th and 5th grade students for their outstanding performance at the Spring Concert! Their hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm shined through in every note, and we couldn’t be more proud.

A special thank you to our music director for their leadership and to our families for their support and encouragement. It was truly a wonderful evening filled with talent and joy.

Great job, students—your passion for music is inspiring! 🎵👏

#CascadePride #FutureMusicians

This past unit, our amazing 2nd-grade students took on an exciting challenge—a marine Animal Research Project! Each student selected an animal, conducted research, and created presentations to share their findings. Through this project, they not only expanded their knowledge of wildlife but also developed real-world skills like critical thinking, communication, and perseverance.

Research is an important skill in many professions, from scientists studying animal behavior to park rangers educating visitors and veterinarians diagnosing pets. Our 2nd graders showed us that learning extends beyond the classroom—they were respectful in listening to their classmates' presentations, responsible in gathering and organizing information, and resilient in overcoming challenges along the way.

We are so proud of their hard work and enthusiasm! We encourage you to find a 2nd grader and ask them about their research—you’re bound to learn something new!

Thank you for supporting our students as they embody the Rambler Way—Respectful, Responsible, and Resilient in all they do.

Go Ramblers!

Any 10th or 11th grade student that has a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher and is a full time student at Cascade Sr High school may apply to be a member of NHS. Invitations will be sent to students at school on February 27, 2025. Applications are due by 4:00pm Tuesday March 18th. The application process includes a cover letter, essay, and resume. The Faculty Council will then score applications and members will be notified of acceptance two weeks after Spring break. The club advisor is Cyndi Gallas and can be reached at cyndi@cascadeschools.org

The Induction Ceremony will be during the third week of April.

Our Plant Scientists are busy with their hands not only in planting seeds for this spring but also learning Floriculture concepts. They are also competing in this field, and doing quite well!

Go Ramblers!

SAT Test - April 9th, 2025

Attention students and parents! The SAT will be administered on April 9th, 2025 instead of April 7th 2025. All students who are required to take the test have been registered.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Test Date: April 9th, 2025
• Location: Cascade School
• Time: 8:15am Check in
• What to Bring: Charged Chromebook, Water, Pen/Pencil
• Additional Information: Please review the SAT test day checklist to ensure you're fully prepared.This has been sent out to students but is also included below. We will have a trial run on April 1st to ensure devices are properly working and students can get a feel for how the test day is going to go.

If you have any questions or need assistance leading up to the test, feel free to contact the Guidance counselor Mrs. Candice.

Best of luck to all students taking the SAT!

https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat-school-day/practice-preparation

We will be hosting a Career Fair on Thursday, April 24th, 2025. If you're interested in talking to our students about career opportunities, internships, or other opportunities, please contact our Guidance Counselor at:

candice@cascadeschools.org

Fostering independence in schoolwork is important for your child’s growth and confidence. Parents can start by gradually reducing support as their child gains skills, providing tools like checklists or timers to help them stay on track. Encouraging problem-solving and allowing them to learn from mistakes helps build resilience and independence in managing school tasks​.

Nicole Dellabalma

Director of Special Services

nicole@cascadeschools.org

Cascade School District is excited to introduce Leigh Patterson, a dedicated and experienced educational leader who is eager to serve our community. With over 22 years in education, Leigh has worked as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for student success. A native Idahoan, Leigh values the importance of strong school-community partnerships and believes in leading by example—continuously learning, growing, and supporting both students and staff.

Throughout his career, Leigh has been committed to fostering safe, engaging, and high-quality learning environments. His leadership has been shaped by hands-on experience, from coaching student-athletes to guiding school districts through instructional improvements and community collaboration. Leigh is excited to bring his enthusiasm, expertise, and dedication to Cascade School District, ensuring that every student is empowered to learn, grow, and achieve success. Please join us in welcoming him to our community!

Cascade School District is delighted to welcome Megan Patterson as our newest elementary teacher! With a strong passion for student success and years of experience in early education, Megan believes that every child can learn and thrive in a supportive classroom environment. She is dedicated to making students feel valued, engaged, and excited about learning.

Megan brings a wealth of experience from her time as a third-grade and kindergarten teacher, as well as her background in special education and literacy support. She is skilled in differentiated instruction, creative lesson planning, and integrating technology to enhance student learning. With training in Orton-Gillingham (OG) and UFLI, she is especially passionate about building strong foundational skills in young learners. We are excited to have Megan as part of the Cascade family and know she will make a positive impact in the lives of our students!

We value your input as we work to update and refine our Academic Honesty Policy to best support student learning and integrity. A draft of the revised policy is available for review, and we invite you to share your feedback and any suggested edits.

Please send your input directly to Joni Stevenson at joni@cascadeschools.org by April 10, 2025. Your thoughts and insights are important in ensuring that our policies reflect the needs and values of our school community.

Click below to view the suggested edits to this policy.

Thank you for your time and engagement in this process!

I want to take a moment to update you on the process for selecting the next building principal for our school. We are committed to ensuring that this decision is made thoughtfully and with input from a variety of perspectives.

Hiring Process & Timeline

• March 19, 2025 – The top four candidates were identified for interviews.
• March 19 – April 2, 2025 – Reference checks are being conducted to gather additional insight on each candidate.
• April 4, 2025 – Final interviews will take place at the school. A committee made up of teachers, staff, and parents will conduct interviews, and student leaders will help welcome candidates and provide school tours.
• April 4, 2025 (Afternoon) – The committee will meet to discuss candidates and make a recommendation.
• By April 8, 2025 – The selected candidate will be notified, and final decisions will be shared with our school community soon after.

We appreciate the support of our families as we work through this process. Our goal is to select a leader who will continue to support and strengthen our school community. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Thank you for your continued partnership in our students’ education.

April 16, 2025

6:00pm

Room 135

Topics you will see on this meeting agenda are:

• Special Education Teacher Resignation
• Policy 2720 - Participation in Commencement Exercises (2nd Reading)
• Policy 3335 - Academic Honesty (1st Reading)
• 2025-2026 Master Calendar Reading (3rd Reading)
• HVAC repair bid
• Long Term Strategic Planning Vision, Values, Objectives - see our website
• Simbli Board Management Software

Please contact joni@cascadeschools.org if you have questions about any of these topics.

Email: joni@cascadeschools.org
Website: https://www.cascadeschools.org/
Location: 209 North School Street, Cascade, ID, USA
Phone: (208)630-6057
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CascadeRamblers422
Twitter: @ourschool